Travel ‘It’s an awful risk’: Former FDA head Scott Gottlieb cautions against cruises amid coronavirus March 9, 2020March 9, 2020David Oliver, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘It’s an awful risk’: Former FDA head Scott Gottlieb cautions against cruises amid coronavirus "I don't think anybody should be taking a cruise right now," former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said on Monday.